A Beginners Guide to Commodities
Commodities are subject to the most basic law of economics: A shortage of any commodity brings rising prices, which stimulates production and supply, which brings prices back down, which in turn reins in production and supply, and so on. It's a never-ending cycle, and commodity investors simply look to gauge where we are in that cycle. Read more
The First 5 Money Moves a New College Graduate Should Make
Every year 3.5 million degrees are handed out to US students after they've completed their education coursework according to the U. Read more
5 Key Tips for Leasing a New Car
Many people consider a car to be a household asset, but in reality, it isn't. Cars lose their value over time (i. Read more
5 Safe Ways to Tap Your Roth IRA Before You Retire
You may have heard about how Roth IRAs can save you tens of thousands of dollars in taxes in retirement. But did you know that a Roth IRA can also be used as a fantastic, tax-saving emergency, college, medical, or house down payment fund that you can make penalty-free withdrawals from before you turn 59 1/2 years old? Read more
A Landlord's Dream Come True: Government-Backed Rental Payments
The "sure thing" is passive income's holy grail. Unfortunately, when it comes to any type of investing and income, there are always risks, particularly with rental property. Read more
Principles of Technical Analysis: The Volatility Index
Volatility is defined as how quickly prices move. Traders can use technical analysis to assess volatility by using the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (Chicago Options: $VIX). Read more
Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate with These Magic Words
In today’s world, it feels like everyone struggles with credit card debt. Because of market uncertainty and constantly changing job market, credit card debt may feel more insurmountable than ever before. Read more
6 of America's Most Expensive Summer Camps For Kids
In an effort to thwart boredom and to teach kids important skills in handicrafts and making friends, many parents consider the summer camp as a delightful alternative to a home-bound babysitter. Summer camps can vary widely in both pricing and offerings, though; rates can range from dollars a day for community-funded day classes to thousands per week for all-inclusive overnight camps offering only the finest of activities and accommodations. Read more
Is That Stock Price Too High? This Easy Tool Can Tell You
Investors have a wide variety of tools and tactics to help extract profits from the markets. The majority of these tools boil down to two distinct categories: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. Read more
10 of the Most Powerful Women in Finance
What does it take to become ranked as a top woman of finance? Pretty much the same thing it takes for a man: knowledge, competence, creativity, perseverance and maybe a little luck thrown in, to boot. Read more
